What is duplex printing?

Duplex printing means printing on both sides of the paper automatically. Auto-duplex printers flip the paper internally, while manual duplex requires you to reload the paper.

How much paper does duplex printing save?

Duplex printing cuts paper use by 50%. For an office printing 1,000 pages monthly, that's 500 fewer sheets - saving $50-100 per year and reducing environmental impact.

Is duplex printing slower?

Yes, duplex printing is typically 40-50% slower than single-sided because the paper must be flipped. A 40 ppm printer might do 20-24 ppm in duplex mode.

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